JVC GR AXM33 User Manual

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

Basic Recording ...................... 14

Basic Features ........................ 18

Advanced Features .................. 22

Programme AE With Special

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

Effects .................................. 22

Fader ..................................... 24

Wide ..................................... 24

Super LoLux (Gain Up) ............ 25

Instant Titles........................... 25

Character Generator ............... 26

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment ........................... 27

Focusing ................................ 30

Exposure Control .................... 32

Manual White Balance

GR-AXM33

GR-AXM23

Adjustment ........................... 33

Self-Timer .............................. 34

Animation .............................. 35

Time Lapse ............................. 35

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ....................... 36

Features............................... 37

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 39

Basic Connections .................... 40

TAPE DUBBING

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

LCD monitor/viewfinder ............ 45

Controls ............................... 47

Connectors ............................ 47

Indicators ............................. 47

Other Parts ........................... 47

Terms .................................. 48

Compact VHS

PAL

(The camcorder illustrations appearing

in the illustrations are of the GR-AXM33.)

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LYT0038-001A

This camcorder is designed to be used with

PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be

used for playback with a television of a different

standard. However, live recording and LCD

monitor/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-

V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the

provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/

Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter

may be necessary to accommodate different

designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

PAL

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked

VHS-C can be used with this unit.

Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and

safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and

make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for

infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)

(੬ pg. 19)

The Logical Choice

22 x Optical Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 18)

PAL

Zoom-in

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Zoom-out

Programme AE with Special

LCD Colour Monitor

Effects (੬ pg. 22)

(੬ pg. 16)

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock

Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect

90°

180°

Ⅲ Sepia

Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Program Manager II

(੬ pg. 22 – 35)

Programme AE with Special Effects,

Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant

Titles, Menu Adjustment (Focus,

Exposure Control and so on.)

Integrated Auto Light

(GR-AXM33 only) (੬ pg. 20)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EK

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 1

(for clock operation)

•Cable Adapter

•DC Cord

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

PUSH

EJECT

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1 Open

1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over

45 degrees.

2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.

3 Insert a video cassette.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 11)

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

PLAY/PAUSE

LENS COVER

Open/Close Switch

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Set to

REW

“CAMERA”.

Set to “PLAY”.

STOP

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

to open the lens cover.

2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

2 Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 36.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is

opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 14 – 17)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is

opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter. ੬ pg. 39

GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

To AC outlet

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

CHG. (charge)

indicator

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

REFRESH switch

SUPPLY POWER

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH

function that allows you to fully discharge

the battery pack before recharging.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

To discharge the battery . . .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration.

Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator lights when discharging

starts, and goes out when discharging

is complete.

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite

the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Push in.

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. RELEASE

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

LCD

BATT.

PACK

monitor on/

monitor off/

monitor on/

ATTENTION:

Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

60 (35)

125 (80)

165 (110)

60 (35)

130 (80)

170 (110)

50 (35)

110 (75)

145 (100)

(

) : when the light is on (GR-AXM33 only).

CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which

means discharged.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

● Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger

does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

DC OUT

terminal

To DC IN jack

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EK

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

USING AC POWER

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration above).

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration above).

NOTES:

NOTE:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME

Setting Menu appears.

Select Dial

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial

to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

Jog Dial

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

SET DATE

MENU END

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the item you want to set and then press it. When

the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog

Dial until the correct setting appears and then press

it. The setting stops blinking.

FOCUS

AUTO

1. 1. 98

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with

the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

Menu Screen

SET TIME

DATE TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

YEAR

1998

MONTH

DAY

TIME

22:50

EXIT

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

24-hour indication

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

AUTO

CLOSE MENU

25. 12. 98

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time/

Character Insert” (੬ pg. 21).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T60

AUTO

25. 12. 98

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

M. W. B.

AUTO

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

Menu Screen

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE

LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

TAPE LENGTH

T30

T45

T60

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording

time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T20

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

NOTES:

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

● The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

● Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-

changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO

LOCK.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

Select Dial

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)

provides higher picture and sound quality and is

better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more

economical, providing twice the recording time.

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder

T30

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Recording mode

indicator

Tape length

indicator

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45

degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

Turn to take

up slack.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

Erase Protection

Gear

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Button

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

LENS COVER Switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Power

indicator

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45

degrees.

Power

Switch

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Start/Stop Button

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to

CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

enters the Record–Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“^REC” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

25MIN

MIN

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

(Now calculating)

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

120MIN

119MIN

NOTES:

● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power.

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply

is attached.

● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

● The tape remaining time is only displayed in the

viewfinder as shown.

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

0MIN

(Blinking)

Start/Stop Button

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 10).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,

and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

loaded.

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 19) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of

it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is

closed.

● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

90°

180°

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 14).

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the

LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens

cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

enters the Record–Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD

monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed

upon it.

LENS COVER Switch

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability (੬ pg. 17) and press the Recording

Start/Stop button.

Power

indicator

•“^REC” appears in the LCD monitor while recording

is in progress.

Power

Switch

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

Start/Stop Button

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

NOTES:

●

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

(੬ pg. 14).

The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD

monitor. However, when the tape is about to reach its

end, the following indicators appear:

“ 2MIN” ¥“1MIN” ¥“ 0MIN”.

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be

required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle

(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface shooting

A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD

monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing

your own image in the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180

degrees so that it faces forward.

•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an

angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor

image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder

also switches on.

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when

self-recording) and start recording.

Self-recording

•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as they would

when viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

During Interface Shooting, indications other than the

Date/Time display and Title display do not appear in the

viewfinder.

Brightness control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

turning the BRIGHT Dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

BRIGHT Dial

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

Zooming

Zoom-in

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom

Button.

Zoom-out

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom

Button.

Zoom indicator bar

Ⅲ Zooming speed is available. A total

of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2

speeds can be selected depending

on how hard the Power Zoom

Button is pressed (press the button

fully for regular-speed, press it

lightly for slow-speed), while 2

speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be

selected in the ZOOM SPEED

Menu depending on the overall

speed you prefer.

Power Zoom button

The combinations of zoom speeds

are shown in the chart below.

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the

1) Set the Select Dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK and press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “ZOOM

SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM

SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired

speed and press it twice. The

Menu Screen disappears and

setting is completed.

Focusing may become unstable

during Zooming. In this case, set the

zoom while in Record–Standby, lock

the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 31), then zoom in or out in

Record mode.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

NOTE:

4NEXT

Menu Screen

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

Zooming Speed ( 1– 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED”

in the Menu

Screen

Pressing the

EXIT

Power Zoom Button

ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

fully

lightly

FAST

1 (fastest)

SLOW

4 (slowest)

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last record-

ing.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

5SEC. REC

RETAKE (R/F)

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To re-record certain segments.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

recording. Pressing “F” forwards

the tape and pressing “R” reverses

it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button

to start recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

providing quick scene transitions like

those seen in TV programmes.

PAUSE

OPERATION:

1) During Record–Standby, press

5SEC. REC. “

5S” appears and

5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts, and after

5Sec. Rec mode indicator

5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record–

Standby mode automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.

function, press 5SEC. REC again

so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

The Fader (੬ pg. 24) cannot be

activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Video Light (GR-AXM33 only)

To brighten the scene when natural

lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch as required:

: Always keeps the light on as

long as the camcorder is

turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the

light when the camcorder

senses insufficient lighting

on the subject.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

(Can be accessed when the

LCD monitor is opened)

OFF : Turns off the light.

Ⅲ The video light can only be used

with the camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white

balance (੬ pg. 33) to HALOGEN

mode ( ) when you use the video

light.

Ⅲ When not using the video light,

turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

does not blink if the battery pack’s

charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you

turn on the video light, or when

you start recording with the video

light turned on.

)

DANGER

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using

the video light, since it remains

extremely hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light

and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch is set to “AUTO”:

• Depending on the lighting

conditions, the video light may

keep turning on and off. In this

case, manually switch the light

on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON switch.

• While the Sports or High-Speed

Shutter mode (੬ pg. 23) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay

on.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the

video light.

• While the Twilight mode

(੬ pg. 23) is engaged, the light

will not activate.

DATE/TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Date/Time/Character Insert

To display the date and time on the

LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or

on a connected colour monitor, as

well as to record them manually or

automatically.

OPERATION:

1) Turn the Select Dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

2) Choose a display mode by

pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly

while in Record-Standby to cycle

through the modes as shown in the

illustration to the left.

Display

Select Dial

Ⅲ You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting

procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you

haven’t, do so first.

Date display

NOTES:

DISPLAY

● The selected display can be

recorded.

Time display

● If you don’t want to record the

display, select the Date-off mode

before shooting.

Date/Time display

● If you want to delete the display

during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

● To recall the display, engage the

Record-Standby mode and press

DATE/TIME repeatedly until the

desired display appears.

Auto Date

Date-off mode

(No display)

Record mode

The characters you have set using

Character Generator (੬ pg. 26)

AUTO DATE RECORD

● Your camcorder automatically

records the date for about 5

seconds after recording is initiated

in the following situations:

• After changing the date.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

• After loading a cassette.

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AUTO DATE

• After Auto Date Record mode is

selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced

after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”

but this is not recorded.

Auto date record mode

Time display

● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO

LOCK always engages the Auto

Date Record mode, and disables

all other modes.

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22:50:00

Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

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22:50:00

RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

After 1 sec.

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function

you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

mode is selected, only the mode’s name is

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader

(੬ pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Mark

Select Dial

Dial

LCD monitor/

Dial

LCD monitor/

Mode

symbol Viewfinder indication

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 33).

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 31).

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

SPORTS

Sports

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG : FOG

Sports

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

1^{S 1/1000}

High Speed Shutter

ND:ND EFFECT

ND Effect

1/2000 sec.

1/2000

2^{S 1/2000}

ND Effect

High Speed Shutter

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

SEPIA

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 24)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Fade-in

Fader

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black

blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-

out works at recording end or when you enter Record-

Standby mode.

ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE

Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode.

Fade-out

LCD monitor or viewfinder

4EFFECT

After 2 sec.

•“ FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

FADER

Then “BLACK FADER” disappears, and only “

remains.

”

START OR END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in

or fade-out.

TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBY

MODE

While

“

”

is displayed, press EFFECT.

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade-standby mode is cancelled.

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to record a black blank screen.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is

used with Sepia (੬ pg. 23).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 23) engaged,

the image fades in/out to a white screen.

EFFECT

WIDE

Recording Start/Stop

Button

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Press WIDE.

•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

Wide mode

NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) :

When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings

(Fade-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Titles : off). Then when the Select

Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you

selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK, the

selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Super LoLux(Gain Up)

4S.LX

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with

low or poor lighting.

After 2 sec.

MAX

SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE

Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the

modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode

appears, it is engaged.

MAX

NORM

OFF

•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2

seconds, then disappears.

MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot

the subject with a brighter image even if

the picture becomes slightly coarse.

TITLE

NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot

with a less coarse picture although the

subject becomes slightly dark.

SUPER LOLUX

OFF

: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

LCD monitor or

viewfinder

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

as shown in the illustration to the left.

Title display

SELECT PRESET TITLE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

No display

Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset

titles until the desired title is displayed.

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

The characters you have set using

Character Generator (੬ pg. 26)

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

ACCESS CHARACTER MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CHARACTER”, then press it.

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Select Dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

INPUT CHARACTERS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired

character blink, then press it. The selected character

appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for

additional characters (max. 18).

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

•To select the location of the next character, rotate

M. W. B.

AUTO

the MENU Jog Dial to make “

”or “NEXT

”

BACK

ZOOM SPEED FAST

at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it

repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath

the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial

when you are done, and the blinking cursor

returns to the character grid.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

END CHARACTER SETTING

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the

highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

CHARACTER

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

NOTES:

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

“CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then

press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

to the characters at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight

’

–

ࡖ

L I

BACK NEXT4 EXITCLEAR

“

” in the top left corner, and then press it.

CHARACTER

● To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/

Character Insert” (੬ pg. 21) or “Instant Titles”

(੬ pg. 25).

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

’

–

ࡖ

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

MENU END

•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of

Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically

displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top

of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically

displayed.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,

then go to step 5.

4NEXT

Menu Screen 1

MAKE SETTING

BACK

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

JLIP ID NO.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,

“DATE/ TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 30, 31,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 32, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9,

CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 26).

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

blinks, then rotate it until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog

Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

REC TIME

OFF

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

5 S

EXIT

•If you decide you want to return to the

previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

BACK

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

CLOSE MENU

JLIP ID NO.

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

NOTE:

The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”

are not available while in the Record mode.

Normal Screen

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

Adjusts focus automatically.

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 30, 31).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 32).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).

TELE MACRO

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

TAPE LENGTH

M.W.B.

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 10).

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 33).

: HALOGEN

MWB

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 18).

SLOW

REC TIME

INT. TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 35).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 34) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 35).

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

CHARACTER

JLIP ID NO.

Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (੬ pg. 26).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory

setting is 07.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader, Instant Titles

etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen

is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

● By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

● During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

Focus

detection zone

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

first (੬ pg. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend-

ing on the distance between the camcorder and the

subject. When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 28) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on

“FOCUS”.

Jog Dial

Select Dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

M. W. B.

AUTO

3 _{to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “}

” appear. The

ZOOM SPEED FAST

focus is locked at this point.

4NEXT

Menu Screen

No indication

during recording

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “}

blinks.

FOCUS

” appears and

AUTO

MANU

Go to step 5.

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

Go to step 5.

No indication

during

recording

EXIT

Focus Menu Screen

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disppears and “

is locked.

” reappears to indicate the focus

Manual Focus Screen

NOTES:

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU

SCREEN

Jog Dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control

level counter) appears.

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

ADJUST EXPOSURE

Menu Screen

No indication

during recording

To brighten the image . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure}

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

Go to step 5.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

MANU

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

Go to step 5.

EXIT

No indication

during

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Exposure Menu Screen

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

recording

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

CLOSE MENU

Exposure

control level

counter

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disappears and the exposure control level counter

reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

–

To darken the image

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Manual White Balance Adjustment

(M.W.B.)

MENU END

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, the more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this function manually and achieve a

more professional colour/tint reproduction.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

4NEXT

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

Menu Screen

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

M. W. B.

Screen appears.

AUTO

: FINE

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

SCREEN

MWB

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “M.W.B.”, then press it.

EXIT

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

M.W.B. Menu Screen

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the required white balance.

“AUTO” ................... Automatic adjustment

“

: FINE” ............. Outdoors on sunny day

: CLOUD” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day

: HALOGEN” ... Light source is halogen or

tungsten lamp

“MWB” .................... When using a personal White

Balance Setting stored in

memory (see below.)

Select Dial

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to

exit the Menu Screen.

MENU Jog Dial

MWB

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are

multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance

adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the Menu

Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the Select Dial to

“AUTO LOCK”.

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper.

● Re-adjust the White Balance when the

lighting has changed, when the camcorder

has been turned off and on again, or when

the Select Dial’s position has been changed.

● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in

front of the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this

unit makes its colour temperature standard

for automatic white balance. So you can

enjoy shooting with different colours. For

example, when adjusting with red, blue or

yellow colours, the image becomes the

colour which approximates to green, orange

or purple respectively.

SELECT MWB

Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select

“MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins

blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is

being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen

reappears when memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

before performing the following steps.

Select Dial

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Jog Dial

ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

SET INTERVAL TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is

placed on “MENU END”.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

CLOSE MENU

4NEXT

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Menu Screen

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the

selected time has elapsed, recording begins

automatically.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button to display “

”, then set “INT.

PAUSE

MENU END

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OFF

15 S

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

30 S

1 MIN

5 MIN

5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME

Indicator

15S

REC TIME

Indicator

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the

normal screen

Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

RECORDINGS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

START RECORDING

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or

Time-Lapse mode.

To release when “

” is displayed, set

PAUSE

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu

Screen to “OFF”. To release when

” and “^REC” are not displayed,

● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

cancelled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

“

PAUSE

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

“

PAUSE

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45

degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder,

then insert the cassette with the label facing out.

Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and

locked.

SELECT MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator

lights.

REW

Power Switch

PLAY/PAUSE

PLAY BACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

STOP

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

NOTES:

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,

the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder

switches off automatically to save power.

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

● The playback picture can also be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 40). Camcorder operation is the

same as described in this section.

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•The battery pack remaining power indicator is

displayed for approx. 5 seconds on the LCD monitor

when the LCD monitor is turned on, and then it

disappears. However, the battery pack remaining

power indicator “

almost gone.

Battery pack remaining power indicator

Tape counter

Recording mode indicator

” blinks when the power is

Tape running

indicator

M–0:23:45

•During Stop, Fast-Forward or Rewind mode, none of

the indications are displayed in the viewfinder.

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

LCD monitor/

viewfinder

indications

6 : Still Playback

PLAYBACK Features

Speaker

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards

“+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”.

Speaker volume control

You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the

VOLUME Dial.

BRIGHT

VOLUME

ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to turn down the volume . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

NOTE:

When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not heard

from the speaker.

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

MENU Jog Dial

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.

Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog

Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,

the indication disappears.

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Still Playback

To pause during playback.

COUNTER R/M

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

STOP

NOTE:

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

NOTE:

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 1 second. The counter

resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than

1 second. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in

the Fast-Forward and Rewind

modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M for

less than 1 second so the “M”

disappears.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push

up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

Compact video cassette

NOTES:

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

There are three basic types of connections. When making

the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR

(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

When

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

connecting the

cables, open

To AUDIO and VIDEO

OUT connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

the jack cover.

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

cable adapter.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Antenna

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the TV.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and RF DC

OUT connectors

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

RF unit RF-V5E (optional)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead

of the battery pack.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”,

then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers

adjacent to the TV as interference will occur

in the camcorder playback picture.

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

TAPE DUBBING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration to the left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn

on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

When connecting

the cables, open the

jack cover.

Power Switch

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has

the SCART connector,

use the provided

cable adapter.

VCR (Recording deck)

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER

After Use

Open/Close Switch

Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

the camcorder.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close

the lens cover.

EJECT

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft

Remove.

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close

the LCD monitor.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

Marks

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it

clockwise.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack

has been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 6).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 7).

The power suddenly goes off and

doesn’t come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If

it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the

hole with adhesive tape.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 14).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward

or rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 38).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT

switch does not function.

Some functions are not available.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

in the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to

be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the

Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

Coloured bright spots appear all

over the LCD monitor.

● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These

spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any

defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

The indicators and the picture

colour on the LCD monitor are not

clear.

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder

and the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD

monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the

stain and it won’t come out easily.

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 10).

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

on again. If the error number still appears, consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 12).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 30).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting

the power source.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9), the

date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure

that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit

(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX

1 *

30MIN

S.LX

T30

REC SP

444

TWILIGHT

NORM 01

LENS COVER MWB

PAUSE

5MIN

1 4S TAPE END

(

)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

25. 12. 98

22:50:00

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1*Cassette Warning/

# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 25

$ Date/Time/Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 21

%*Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Tape Remaining Time ......................... ੬ pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

)

warning blinks.

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the cassette (

) warning

“

”. When the power is

” blinks (battery

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

almost gone, the indicator “

†

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

†

power warning ), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

squares —

that the battery pack is fully charged.

tape is loaded: the cassette (

) mark is

— does not necessarily mean

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 31

& Exposure Control Level Counter ......... ੬ pg. 32

* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 33

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator....... ੬ pg. 10

3, 9 Programme AE Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 22

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the

Select Dial is switched from one position to

another. Then only the indicator remains at 9.

( Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the

clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or

has discharged. Install or replace the old battery

with a new one (੬ pg. 8).

3, 0 Fade-Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 24

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button.

Then only the indicator remains at 0.

) •Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... ੬ pg. 15

4 Multi-Function Control Indication ......੬ pg. 24

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

Displayed when any of the buttons located on

the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.

5 Super LoLux Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 25

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

Turn the unit off (without removing the power

source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on

again the indication should disappear.

6*Tape Length Indicator ......................... ੬ pg. 10

7 Zoom Indicator Bar............................. ੬ pg. 18

8 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 14

! •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......੬ pg. 14

•Lens Cover Warning:

*: Displayed for approx. 5 seconds on the LCD monitor

when the LCD monitor is turned on, and then

disappear. However, the indications marked † are

not displayed.

LENS COVER ...................................੬ pg. 15

@ Interval Timer/Recording Time/

5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pgs. 19 ,34

INDEX (cont.)

W E

! @

(

) q

& * u

e r t y

Controls

Connectors

1 Power Zoom Button ........................... ੬ pg. 18

w DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7

2 Multi-Function Control

The jacks e to y are located beneath the jack

cover.

•EFFECT Button ................................. ੬ pg. 24

•WIDE Button ................................... ੬ pg. 24

•TITLE Button .................................... ੬ pg. 25

•SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... ੬ pg. 25

e J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector]

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

3 Select Dial ......................................... ੬ pg. 22

4 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Button ......... ੬ pg. 10

5 DATE/TIME Button ............................. ੬ pg. 21

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with

a J terminal.

COUNTER R/M Button ....................... ੬ pg. 38

6 5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button ... ੬ pg. 19

7 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 36

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 19

r VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 40

t RF DC OUT Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 40

y AUDIO OUT Connector .................... ੬ pg. 40

8 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 36

9 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 36

Indicators

u Power Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 14

i Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 14

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 19

0 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 36

! EJECT Switch ...................................... ੬ pg. 11

@ PUSH Button...................................... ੬ pg. 11

Other Parts

o Video Light (GR-AXM33 only) ............ ੬ pg. 20

# LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(GR-AXM33 only) .............................. ੬ pg. 20

p Microphone

Q Camera sensor

$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 6

% Dioptre Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 12

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

^ Function Navigator Dial

[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ ੬ pg. 9

W Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 8

E Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 6

R Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 13

T Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 12

Y Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 12

U Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 37

I LCD monitor ................................. ੬ pg.16, 36

O Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 13

& Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 14

* Power Switch ................................ ੬ pg.14, 36

( LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 14

) BRIGHT Dial...................................... ੬ pg. 37

q VOLUME Dial.................................... ੬ pg. 37

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 6

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 35

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 21

Auto Focus.............................................. pg. 30

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 23

Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 23

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 31

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 23

Playback ................................................. pg. 36

Programme AE with Special Effects ......... pg. 22, 23

Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 4

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 6, 49

Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 32

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 19

Car Battery .............................................. pg. 7

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 39

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 7

Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 8

Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 40

Contents ................................................ cover page

Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 38

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 22–35

Recording ............................................... pg. 14

Recording, Start/Stop............................... pg. 14, 15

Recording Mode Setting.......................... pg. 10

Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 14

Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 11

Retake..................................................... pg. 19

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 36

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 32

Date/Time/Character Insert...................... pg. 21

Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 9

DEMO Mode .......................................... pg. 29

Discharge the Battery pack...................... pg. 6

Dioptre Adjust......................................... pg. 12

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 34

Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 23

Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 13

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 38

Specifications.......................................... pg. 51

Sports Mode............................................ pg. 23

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 38

Super LoLux ............................................ pg. 25

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ...................... pg. 23

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 11

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 32

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 36

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 41

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 10

Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 35

Tracking .................................................. pg. 37

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 13

Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 23

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 24

Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 36

5Sec. Rec ................................................ pg. 19

Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 12

High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 23

Video Light ............................................. pg. 20

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 12

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 11

Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 25

Interface Shooting ................................... pg. 17

White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 33

Wide Mode ............................................. pg. 24

Journalistic shooting ................................ pg. 17

Zooming ................................................. pg. 18

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ...... pg. 45

CAUTIONS

NOTES:

DANGER:

Video Light

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch

it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Charging........................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ......................... 0°C to 40°C

Storage .............................–10°C to 30°C

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

General Battery Precautions

1. During use . . .

..... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.

..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

• When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not

functioning even when correctly operated, the battery

is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

• Use only the following battery:

C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) size

..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, battery can leak or explode.

..... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at

all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can

leak or explode.

..... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for

an extended period to avoid battery leakage which

can cause malfunctions.

2. Store cassettes . . .

..... away from heaters or other heat sources.

..... out of direct sunlight.

..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

..... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a

nickel-cadmium battery. Before using

the supplied battery pack or an optional

battery pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

..... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

1. To avoid hazard . . .

..... open the camcorder’s chassis.

..... disassemble or modify the unit.

..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

..... do not burn.

..... do not short-circuit the terminals.

Terminals

..... do not modify or disassemble.

..... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

..... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

..... avoid repeated charging without fully discharg-

ing.

..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

..... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

..... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

..... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

..... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

..... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

..... near a television set.

..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

..... in places of over 50°C.

SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO

..... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

..... in direct sunlight.

..... in a closed car in summer.

..... near a heater.

HEADS

Dust and dirt on video heads

1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to

acclimatize to its environment before using it.

2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.

(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)

•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor

situation, then immediately being used in a warm

indoor situation.

•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned

situation, then being used in a high-humidity

outdoor situation.

•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes

can occur.

3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette

tapes.

•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,

complete in their cassette cases.

•During transportation, always store cassettes in

their cassette cases.

4. Check recorded information at regular intervals.

If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review

facility, use this facility to check whether the picture

is clear or not.

If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,

then the video heads may be dirty.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

..... allow it to become wet.

..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

..... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both

hands or use the grip.

..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

LCD monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT . . .

..... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

..... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

..... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

NOTE:

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .

• While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor

may heat up.

• If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar

symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the

tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.

Cleaning the video heads

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video

heads may cause the playback picture to become

blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is

equipped with a built-in head cleaner which automati-

cally cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood of dirty

heads, if such troubles are encountered, we recom-

mend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically

designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.

Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:

About moisture condensation . . .

● You may have observed that pouring a cold

liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to

form on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

to a warm place, after heating a cold room,

under extremely humid conditions or in a place

directly subjected to the cool air from an air

conditioner.

1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the Play

mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally, 5

seconds is sufficient).

2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the

playback picture with a previously good-recorded

tape.

3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

can begin when desired.

4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to

two more times.

5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC

dealer.

Serious malfunctioning

Important Note:

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will

also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video

heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded

and unloaded to reduce head clogging.

•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC

local dealer.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

AUDIO

Output

Format

: VHS PAL standard

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO OUT

connector)

: 20 mm round x 1,

monaural

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder on

Light

: DC 6V

Speaker

: 5.9 W

: 6.1 W

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V15EK)

: 6.8 W

: 2.9 W

Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

(GR-AXM33 only)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: 23 W

: PAL-type

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: Constant current,

peak detection,

timer controlled

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

Colour

Dimensions

Weight

Cassette

Tape speed

cassette

: Approx. 350 g

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm

: Approx. 240 g

Weight

Accessory

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

GR-AXM33

GR-AXM23

Dimensions

(Including viewfinder)

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 4

: Approx. 990 g

: Approx. 980 g

: 116 (W) x 117 (H) x

242 (D) mm

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

CAMERA

•RF Unit RF-V5E

Pick up

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,

22:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” black/white

CRT

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Viewfinder

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated.

E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD MONITOR

Size

LCD system

: 3” diagonally measured

: LCD/TFT active matrix

system

VIDEO

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

OUT connector)

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